Jan. 15, 2013 Cervical Cancer: Four risks you don't know You might know that getting regular pap tests is the number one way to protect against cervical cancer... but are you at high risk?Cervical cancer occurs most often in women older than 30 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It used to be the leading cause of
Jan. 11, 2013 President Lincoln signs ‘Medal of Honor’ legislation As America celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, many around the country are learning of President Abraham Lincoln's legendary actions to preserve the Union and end slavery. However, it was his action in July 1862 that makes him historic in the military ranks.The story
Jan. 3, 2013 Delayed reporting for Holloman personnel Jan. 4 Due to inclement weather conditions, there will be delayed reporting on Friday, Jan. 4 for all Holloman Air Force Base personnel. Alamogordo area and base residents will report at 8 a.m. Las Cruces, El Paso and mountain area residents will report at 12 p.m. Mid-shift workers overnight tonight, Jan.
Jan. 3, 2013 Community service award presented at museum Each year, the New Mexico Museum of Space History and International Space Hall of Fame Foundation present their Community Service Award to a member of the community, not a museum volunteer, who has worked on behalf of the museum in an extraordinary way. On Dec. 26, museum executive director Chris
Dec. 20, 2012 'Tis the season to give back: two Airmen team up with Toys For Tots It's that time of year again: the holiday season - complete with lights, food, family, and, of course, Santa Claus. Children are counting down the days to see what the man in red has brought for them, but what about those parents who haven't had the best financial year? Two Airmen from Holloman Air
Dec. 13, 2012 NCO Academy Class 13-1 graduates from Holloman AFB The following technical sergeants graduated from Noncommissioned Officer Academy Class 13-1 on Dec. 11:DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE: Lady Amberley HomerRaul MarreroArther D. Harriss IIIDavid R. Loera JRJeremiah JohnstonMichael D. SandersMethusela DamonBenjamin Paul WoodKayci Lynn GroffJames C. Oggs
Dec. 13, 2012 Chill out – don’t stress out – this holiday season It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, yet for many, it's anything but that. "If the holidays have you overwhelmed, you are not alone," said TriWest Healthcare Alliance behavioral health educator Kristin Musch. "Expectations are high, to-do lists are long and often, the budget is
Dec. 13, 2012 Holloman main gate closure Officials with the 49th Wing are encouraging military personnel and regular visitors to plan ahead when visiting the base due an upcoming closure of Holloman's Main Gate.Personnel with the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron will be conducting tests on the vehicle barriers Friday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to
Dec. 12, 2012 Holloman plays host to the 309th FS Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., is known for its unique airspace which has offered many advantages to testing new capabilities and training for future missions. That same uniqueness is one of the reasons that 18 F-16s from the 309th Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., are
Dec. 11, 2012 Travel Between New Mexico Cities Made Easier Travel between New Mexico's Alamogordo and Las Cruces cities just got a little easier and more affordable, thanks to Zia Therapy Center's Las Cruces Pilot Public Transportation Program, funded in part by a recent donation from the Lend Lease Community Fund. Alamogordo, Mescalero and Soaring Heights